Clinical Manager Hospice & Palliative Care (RN required)

HopeWest•Grand Junction, CO
•$84,606 - $93,600

About The Position

The Clinical Manager provides operational and clinical leadership for the interdisciplinary hospice and palliative care team, ensuring high-quality, compassionate patient care in community-based settings. The role oversees staff supervision, patient care delivery, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship while supporting HopeWest’s mission and values. The Clinical Manager fosters a collaborative and accountable team environment through coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight, ensuring staff are supported in providing exceptional care to patients and families. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is an exempt, salaried role with a hiring range of $84,606–$93,600 and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The position involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments and visiting individual patient homes.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Minimum of three years of clinical experience in hospice, home health, a hospital, or a related healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated management or leadership experience.
  • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification, or obtain it within two years of employment.
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license.
  • Reliable personal transportation and adequate automobile insurance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, patients, families, and community partners.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of organizational, state, and federal regulations related to hospice care.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational and clinical leadership for the interdisciplinary hospice and palliative care team.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care in community-based settings.
  • Oversee staff supervision and patient care delivery.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and financial stewardship.
  • Support HopeWest’s mission and values.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment through coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight.
  • Support staff in delivering exceptional patient and family care.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Mileage reimbursement of $0.65 per mile for work-related driving.
  • Cell phone and laptop provided for documentation.
  • Tuition assistance program for advancing nursing career.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following the start date.
  • Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
  • Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and disability coverage.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
  • 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms locations.
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